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How long is a CSCE valid for exam element credit?

365 days.

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  1. 30 days
  2. 365 days ✔
  3. 180 days

Why: A Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) proves you passed an exam element. You can use it for credit toward your next exam for 365 days.

Huh, didn't know that: A Technician with an unexpired CSCE for General can use General privileges right away, if they identify with AG.

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Answer: 365 days. A Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) proves you passed an exam element. You can use it for credit toward your next exam for 365 days.

  1. NCVEC 2023-2027 General Class Pool and Syllabus (6th Errata, Feb 4 2026) ncvec.org/downloads/General%20Class%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%202023-2027%20Public%20Release%20with%206th%20Errata%20Feb%204%202026.pdf
    365 days
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. 47 CFR 97.9 (Cornell LII mirror of eCFR) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.9
    holds a CSCE indicating that the person has completed the necessary examinations within the previous 365 days
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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